One in Every 50 Sri Lankans Addicted to Drugs, Says Minister CeylonWire June 27, 2026 Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj says that one in every 50 people in Sri Lanka
96 Wanted Organised Crime Suspects Hiding Overseas, Says Public Security Minister CeylonWire June 27, 2026 Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says authorities are working to bring back 96 organised crime suspects who are currently hiding
Government Plans Concessionary Rice Scheme for Public Servants CeylonWire June 27, 2026 The government is preparing to introduce a special concessionary rice distribution programme under which public servants will be able to
Sri Lanka Ranked World’s Fastest-Growing Wellness Tourism Destination for 2026 CeylonWire June 27, 2026 Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s fastest-growing wellness tourism destination for 2026, according to the latest State of Retreats
Tamil Nadu to Gift Gold Rings to Newborns Under New Welfare Scheme CeylonWire June 26, 2026 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has officially announced a new welfare programme titled “Thai Maman Thanga Modiram”, under
Sri Lanka Cricket to Scale Down Jaffna International Stadium Project CeylonWire June 26, 2026 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced plans to scale down the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium project after determining that
Ending Use of Indelible Ink Could Save Nearly Rs. 100 Million Per Election: PAFFREL CeylonWire June 26, 2026 The decision to discontinue the use of indelible ink for fingerprinting voters during elections will save the government nearly Rs.
Chandrika Kumaratunga Calls for Urgent Reforms to Protect Buddhism CeylonWire June 26, 2026 Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has called for urgent reforms to safeguard Buddhism in Sri Lanka, warning that public confidence
Sentencing of MP Chaminda Wijesiri in Assault Case Deferred Until July 28 CeylonWire June 26, 2026 The Badulla High Court has postponed the sentencing of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri and another accused, who
Applications for 2025 (2026) O/L Results Re-Scrutiny Open Until July 8 CeylonWire June 26, 2026 The Ministry of Education has announced that applications for the re-scrutiny of the 2025 (2026) General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.)